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    Monel 400 Hex Bar — UNS N04400 per ASTM B164

    Monel 400 hex bar (UNS N04400) is the wrought feedstock for machined hex bolts, hex nuts, valve stems, and downstream hex-headed fasteners requiring full HF and seawater resistance. TorqBolt supplies cold-finished hex bar to ASTM B164 in across-flats sizes 5/16″ through 4″ (8-100mm), in random lengths 3-6 m. EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification supplied.

    Size Range & Tolerances

    Across-flats (in)Across-flats (mm)Tolerance (cold-finished)
    5/168±0.005″ / ±0.13 mm
    1/213±0.005″
    3/419±0.006″
    125±0.007″
    1-1/238±0.010″
    250±0.012″
    375±0.020″
    4100±0.030″

    Chemistry — UNS N04400

    Ni 63 min / Cu 28-34 / Fe 2.5 max / Mn 2.0 max / S 0.024 max / Si 0.50 max / C 0.30 max. Full element ranges.

    Mechanical Properties (Annealed)

    Tensile 70 ksi (485 MPa) min. Yield 28 ksi (195 MPa) min. Elongation 35% min. Hardness HRB 60-80 typical. Cold-drawn condition runs higher: tensile 85-100 ksi, hardness HRB 85-95. Full mechanical specification.

    Common Applications

    • Hex-headed bolts machined from bar
    • Hex nuts (M4 through M64)
    • Valve stems with hex-drive
    • Square-drive sockets / drive shafts
    • Pump-shaft keys

    Applicable Standards

    • ASTM B164 - rod, bar, and wire (Monel 400)
    • ASTM F468 - non-ferrous bolts, hex cap screws (downstream)
    • EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 - inspection certification

    FAQs

    What hex sizes are stocked vs mill-order?

    Stock sizes typically AF 5/16″ through 1-1/2″ (8-38mm). Sizes 2″ and above (50+mm) are usually mill-order with 8-12 week lead time.

    Can hex bar be supplied in metric AF dimensions?

    Yes — AF 8/10/13/17/19/22/24/27/30/36/41/46/55/65mm directly supportable. Indicate the wrench-size standard (DIN, ISO, ANSI) for the matching bolt head form.

    What hardness condition is best for machining hex bolts?

    Annealed (HRB 60-80) is easiest for screw-machine work. Cold-drawn (HRB 85-95) holds dimensional stability better for precision parts. Annealed is standard from stock; cold-drawn is specified separately.

    Does Monel 400 hex bar gall under preload?

    Monel 400 has moderate galling resistance — less than Nitronic 60 but better than 304/316. For repeated assembly/disassembly with metal-on-metal threads, apply anti-seize compound (nickel-based) on first installation.